Freelance job DV Senior Soc Lead

Required : Senior Soc LeadLocation : Full time on site in BasingstokeDuration : 6 Months +Mandatory Skills:* Experience in managing/leading teams* Knowledge and experience of Cyber Security and using a SIEM tool e.g LogRhythm.* Vulnerability management and assessment * knowledge and experience of Operating Systems. * Knowledge and experience of ITIL v3 onwards* Knowledge and experience of Networking principles such as DNS and DHCP* Proactively monitor various sources for the latest information on vulnerabilities and threats. OSINT* Identification of incidents and subsequent analysis and investigation to determine their severity and the response required. Ensuring that incidents are correctly reported and documented in accordance with government policy and procedures.* Be prepared to provide a Technical Escalation Point during security incidents, establishing the extent of an attack, the business impacts, and advising on how best to contain the incident along with advice on systems hardening and mitigation measures to prevent a re-occurrence.* As required support the customer with the creation of reports and dashboards, manage alarms and usage cases* Maintain a keen understanding of evolving threats and vulnerabilities to ensure the security of the client network.* As required update Protective Monitoring/SOC documentation, processes and procedures and ensure currency.* Provide daily team leadership, management, job training and mentorship to develop junior members of the SOC teamDue to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.